A group of Frenchmen attempted to invade Aruba in the early 17th century. In those days, French pirates roamed the Caribbean. Gaspeti, an Indian tribal head, tried to stop them in a narrow passage, later known as Frenchman’s Pass (Franse Pas or Rooi Frances). Gaspeti and his Indians were driven back and fled, hiding in a cave at Canashitu. The barking of a dog revealed their hiding place and the Frenchmen lit a fire at the entrance to the cave, killing all the Indians. Some say that ghosts preside over this tranquil, scenic spot.